Repetitive groupings can impede the flow of music to create an unwanted stodgy feeling. Here’s an example of how I practice and teach passages such as those in the 1st movement of Bach’s concerto in a minor, BWV 1041 mm 88-98 (this is the longest of several similar passages in this movement) 3 videos: Step 1 - Smallest groups. Make a slight crescendo to the last note of each group (the changing note). This crescendo should be slight and probably unnoticeable to the audience. Don’t overdo it! ~~swipe left~~ Step 2 - Groups of groups. Now small phrases appear. Make small crescendos in each group as well as overall crescendo in each larger group or phrase, coming back to a slightly lower dynamic at the beginning of each phrase. ~~swipe left~~ Step 3 - Performance version. Notice how the smaller and larger groups fit together to shape the entire section. I love playing and teaching this piece, which is a favorite among advancing students as well as professional players! #violinteacher #violintechnique #violinpractice #practiceroom #violinpracticetime #suzukiteacher #bachconcerto #concertoinaminor #suzukiviolinschool #suzukiviolinteacher #violinlesson #violinclass #beautifulmusic #baroquemusiclovers #violinsoloist #virtuosoviolinist #violinpedagogy #violintips #violinhelp #jsbach #johannsebastianbach #violinfun #practiceviolin #practiceviolineveryday #geigespielen #скрипаль (at Washington D.C.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIVnyBfAa5K/?igshid=1vjthhna03pz0
